Researcher position in theoretical studies of magnetic spectroscopies

Are you interested in working with the Division of Materials Theory at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a researcher position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in the Ångström Laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, around 100 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities. Read more on www.physics.uu.se

The Division of Materials Theory at the Department of Physics and Astronomy is known to have a world-class research environment in the ab-initio computational research on the materials properties. Among the wide range of research activities at the division, a substantial effort is invested into simulations and interpretation of spectroscopic data, including elastic and inelastic scattering of electrons in electron microscopy.

Duties
The researcher will further develop our theoretical methods for simulations of electron energy loss spectroscopy due to magnetic phenomena, such as excitations of magnons or orbital Hall effect. Researcher will also perform simulations within collaborative projects with our partners from laboratories in UK and USA.

Requirements
The applicant is expected to have a PhD degree in Physics, or equivalent, with a good background in quantum mechanics, scattering theory and solid-state physics. The application should include a statement of research interest, CV, a copy of PhD thesis, list of publications and other relevant materials, if available. Also, letter(s) of recommendation should be included.

Additional qualifications
Previous experience in atomistic spin dynamics and molecular dynamics simulations, spectroscopy and dynamical diffraction effects will be considered as an extra merit.

About the employment
The employment is for a fixed period of 10 months. Scope of the employment is full-time. Starting date March 2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Jan Rusz, +46 18 471 5844, jan.rusz@physics.uu.se

Please submit your application by 17th of January 2025, UFV-PA 2024/4349.

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